Which of the following is most likely to be true about caring for an older African-American patient?
A) The patient can expect to find support from his church after discharge.
B) During a physical assessment, an examination of the interior of the patient's mouth with adequate light is important.
C) The patient may follow hot-cold beliefs.
D) African Americans may avoid eye contact when interacting with others.

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During a physical assessment,an examination of the interior of the patient's mouth with adequate light is important; this statement is true because skin pigmentation can conceal some clinical signs such as cyanosis,which are more visible in the buccal cavity.Although the church is a source of support for many older African Americans,it should not be assumed at the expense of other forms of support.Traditional Chinese medicine is based on hot-cold beliefs,not African-American beliefs.Avoidance of eye contact has not been identified as a cultural practice for African Americans.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be True